Dates: February 1 - May 19, 2018

Global Academic Ventures is offering a ground breaking semester program to undergraduate business school students in 2018.

Global Academic Ventures (GAV) has partnered with the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to accredit this semester program. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has been an AACSB accredited school since 1970, and is the school of record for this program. This allows your students to transfer in US credit as part of their degree program at their home institution.

GAV recognizes the importance of a global education in today’s ever changing world, and encourages all students to grow their understanding of, and connection with, Asia. Research compiled by UC Merced reports 97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates who did not study abroad, found employment in the same period. Participating in a study abroad program thereby significantly improves their appeal to prospective employers.

Courses offered: Introduction to Marketing; International Business; Operations Management; International Marketing; and Organizational Behaviour (plus the potential for the University include an online class or internship class).

The semester program combines business courses in Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand; two of Asia Pacific’s most well known business hubs; and the opportunity for students to expand their career horizons with an intensive internship in one of four important locations in Asia Pacific: Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Singapore; or Hong Kong, China.

Hong Kong has one of the largest concentrations of corporate headquarters in the Asia-Pacific region, closely followed by Singapore. Hong Kong and Singapore are two of the world’s leading financial centers, and are known for it’s free trade agreements.

Australia is consistently ranked in the world’s top ten countries for quality of life (Australia was ranked 10th in the world in 2017), environmental quality, jobs, earnings, education and skills.

Sydney is also ranked as the thirteenth most popular city in the world for international students.

New Zealand was recently ranked by World Bank as one of the easiest places in the world to start a business, and one of the easiest countries to conduct business. With a robust economy and flexible labor markets, employment rates are high and the future outlook for New Zealand is strong.

Basic program fee: US $11,800.00 per student

International Course Tuition: US $945.00 per class (3 classes minimum)

VT course tuition: $1,655 (in-state) and $3,803 (out-of-state)

Cost Summary (estimated)

Cost

In-State

Out-of-state

Program fee

$11,800

$11,800

Int'l Tuition (minimum)

2,835

2,835

VT Tuition

1,655

3,803

Meals not provided, estimated

3,000

3,000

Lodging (except during spring break-not included)

Included

Included

Books & materials-varies by course choice

500

500

Airfare (estimated)

2,400

2,400

Passport Fees

135

135

Personal & Other Expenses

3,000

3,000

Visas - varies by location

350

350

Personal Travel - varies by location

600

600

Total

$26,275

$28,423

Note: Virginia Tech reserves the right to make cancellations, date and cost adjustments, and other necessary changes in the program. Prices may change due to global economic conditions

A catch up dinner will take place during weeks 8, 11, and 15. Weekends free to explore or take part in optional activities. Overnights: Sydney, Auckland, Singapore or Hong Kong

Saturday, 19th May

Students check out of accommodation and head to the airport to depart for the USA. A group transfer will be provided for those travelling in the pre-determined departure window.

Each student must have a valid passport from their home country. You can apply for a passport at the Acceptance Facility in Squires Student Center, the Blacksburg Post Office (540-552-2751) at the University Mall with appointment or at the Montgomery County Clerk's Office at the Christiansburg Courthouse (540-382-5760), no appointment required. You can get passport photos at most local pharmacies.

You should insure that you have the proper vaccinations for this program. This can be done through the University's recommended travel clinic (Intravene), a county health department, or your family physician. Your family physician usually does not have the more specialized vaccines and should refer you to the county health department. You can see a list of recommended vaccinations and other health information at the CDC travel website.